81.   Since March, however, tobacco stocks have plunged in the face of relentless public criticism, regulatory initiatives and court battles.

82.   Some analysts and shareholders said it may get worse for tobacco stocks before it gets better.

83.   Some investors, however, expect tobacco stocks to climb, now that the threat to tobacco companies of colossal court awards has passed.

84.   Some analysts say that the Kohlberg, Kravis move to reduce its RJR holdings is hardly a ringing endorsement for tobacco stocks.

85.   Some investors were skeptical that the report in Science would have a long-lasting effect on tobacco stocks.

86.   Still, tobacco company stocks may continue to face threats from lawsuits that could weaken earnings, analysts said.

87.   Still, tobacco stocks, after providing investors rich returns for years, slumped early in March.

88.   State Comptroller H. Carl McCall announced Tuesday that he would stop investing state pension funds in tobacco stocks.

89.   Some U.S. tobacco stocks rose in response to the news.

90.   Telecommunications, household products and tobacco stocks fell.